OCONUS Electrical Engineer

Markon•Falls Church, VA

1d•$130,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Markon is building a talent pool of Electrical Engineers to support future OBO embassy construction and major rehabilitation projects. This pipeline opportunity is intended to identify qualified candidates to provide engineering, construction quality assurance, management, and technical oversight for New Embassy Campus and Major Rehabilitation efforts. Selected candidates will be considered for future openings aligned to overseas facilities and infrastructure priorities.

Requirements

Must have an engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Must have an active Secret clearance before deployment.
Knowledge of International Codes required.
Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.

Nice To Haves

Overseas experience is preferred.
Professional Engineering registration is preferred.
Specific experience with high and low voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired.

Responsibilities

Performing technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
Reading design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations. Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
Observing onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.
Monitoring construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspection.
Reviewing contractor submittments and assessing/responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders and reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective.
Preparing Monthly Progress Reports and attending meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering.